KIRO Newsradio traffic reporter

Chris Sullivan

Chris Sullivan is a traffic reporter for KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. He cares deeply about the amount of time you spend sitting in Seattle traffic. Email Chris at csullivan@kiroradio.com

Why you might be stuck in your hot car even longer this weekend

You are likely going to be stuck in your car a lot longer than you expect because of a major construction closure.
11 years ago

Seemingly odd detour could save Tacoma drivers a lot of time

The I-5/Highway 16 interchange in Tacoma is one of the worst chokepoints in the region. The WSDOT has an interesting solution.
11 years ago

Crews in final stretch of construction on new Puyallup River bridge over SR 167

The end is in sight for a major construction project on SR 167 over the Puyallup River. By this time next week, drivers will cross the river on a new bridge.
11 years ago

Cheat sheet for spectators headed to U.S. Open at Chambers Bay

The championship rounds of the U.S. Open get underway Thursday at Chambers Bay. Here are a few, quick reminders before heading to the course.
11 years ago

Minor fix expected for major Lakewood chokepoint

Westbound Highway 512 — where it meets with I-5 — backs up every day and at all times of the day.
11 years ago

Confirmed: It’s not hard to spend $300 on U.S. Open hats, shirts

Golf fans had better be prepared for a little sticker shock at the U.S. Open merchandise tent at Chambers Bay Golf Course.
11 years ago

Lynnwood preparing for new Costco traffic at Alderwood Mall

One of the busiest areas in Snohomish County is about to get a lot a busier. A Costco is going in right across the street from the Alderwood Mall.
11 years ago

Rough stretch of Highway 167 finally getting fresh asphalt

You can say goodbye to the ruts and potholes on a mile stretch of Highway 167 in Kent. A major paving project got underway Monday night that should smooth your ride.
11 years ago

520 closures expected to snarl weekend traffic

June is not going to be an easy month to get across Lake Washington on the 520 bridge. Major construction closures are planned for three of the four weekends.
12 years ago

Don’t even think about parking in University Place during the U.S. Open

Tow trucks and police will be on standby during the U.S. Open, ready for parking poachers and more.
12 years ago

Hundreds still vying for their U.S. Open dreams

The U.S. Open at Chambers Bay is two weeks away, but hundreds of golfers around the country are still trying to play their way into the championship.
12 years ago

How WSDOT wants to fix I-5 congestion through Marysville

If you've driven I-5 lately between Marysville and Everett, you know the infrastructure has not kept pace with the growth.
12 years ago

Boeing’s CHAMP can knock out your computer

Boeing makes a leap from science fiction to reality with CHAMP, a missile that can knock out computers and other electrical systems with targeted precision.
12 years ago

Thousands of drivers report HOV violations every year

You've seen the HOV Hero program signs on the freeway asking you to call in violators, but does anyone really use that number?
12 years ago

Some Sounder trains are breaking down, stranding riders

Several Sounder trains have come to a stop in the middle of their runs over the last few weeks, leaving passengers sitting on the tracks.
12 years ago

How restriping I-90 lanes will help your commute

Drivers on I-90 say they're confused by the extra lane painted on the roadway between Mercer Island and Bellevue.
12 years ago

Seattle gets talking buses

Don't be alarmed if you hear a Metro bus talking to you in downtown Seattle. You're not going crazy.
12 years ago

Weekend I-90 closure could be tough for Mariners fans

The last closure on I-90 until fall is expected to cause traffic headaches for Mariners fans going to the Red Sox series this weekend.
12 years ago

New ramp meters expected to ease congestion on tough stretch of I-5

One of the worst drives in Puget Sound is about to get a little bit of help from the state.
12 years ago

At least three years before Highway 9 chokepoint will be fixed

Snohomish County drivers grind to a daily halt on Highway 9 between Woodinville and Snohomish because there is a three mile stretch of the roadway that has not been widened to handle all the increased traffic in the region.
12 years ago

Divers replacing anchors that keep I-90 bridge from floating away

Major repair work gets underway today on the I-90 floating bridge, but drivers most likely won't notice the crews working the bridge.
12 years ago

Weekend Highway 99 closures timed for Mariners fans

Highway 99 is going to be shut down through South Lake Union this weekend for construction, but the state is tweaking its project to help Mariners fans get to and from the series with the A's.
12 years ago

City of Lynnwood, police prepared for Chick-fil-A traffic

Lynnwood said it's not going to get stuck with a Chick-fil-A traffic jam like the one that's persisted in Bellevue for a month.
12 years ago

How WSDOT prioritizes warnings on highway signs

How does the Washington State Department of Transportation determine what drivers see on the highway message boards?
12 years ago